pure word deafness

a type of auditory agnosia in which an individual is unable to understand spoken language but can comprehend nonverbal sounds and read, write, and speak in a relatively normal manner. The syndrome is considered “pure” in the sense that it is relatively free of the language difficulties encountered in the aphasias.

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Psychology term of the day

December 20th 2024

POMS

acronym for Profile of Mood States.